If you are diabetic, or have been told that you are pre-diabetic then you need to make some changes to your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off. The most powerful tools a diabetic has to keeping their health is to manage their weight and eating healthy. The first few months are awkward as […]
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What is Insulin Resistance and How Does it Affect Metabolism?
Insulin resistance happens when your body stops being able to properly use the insulin hormone that is manufactured by the body. It is a condition that can affect many systems of your body, as insulin is used for more than just managing glucose levels (key to blood sugar). Insulin plays a role in how well […]
What You Should Eat & When You Should Eat to Lose Pounds
The body has a rhythm to its metabolism that is circadian, that means it follows the daylight cycle. Your metabolism doesn’t just turn on to a set speed when you eat or exercise. Depending on what time of day it is the metabolism will act slower or faster naturally (for most people, that is. Health […]
Cardio Only Myth – Why you should try strength training to lose pounds
Depending on who you talk to, you have either been told that the secret to losing weight is to do only cardio or to only life weights. The truth is that both of these forms of exercise promote the most weight loss when they are used in combination. The body is designed for both endurance […]
The Basics of Weight Loss
Certain things never change and how to effectively lose weight and keep it off is one of those areas of life. Here are the basics of weight loss that can work for almost anyone*. Eat Real Food If you can do nothing else but eat real food, you are more likely to begin to lose […]
4 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight That You May Not Be Aware Of
For many, weight loss is a struggle and it isn’t for lack of trying. If you have been doing everything you are supposed to do to lose pounds such as watching what you eat, restricting calories and increasing the amount of exercise you do; and you still can’t lose weight there may be a hidden […]
Hypothyroidism: How Does it Affect Weight Gain and Loss?
What is hypothyroidism and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss? The thyroid is a gland in the body, located at the base of the neck, which is responsible for producing a hormone that helps to regulate your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn […]
Have a Healthy and Fit Holiday with our Amazon Gift Picks
Hey Ladies, I just thought I’d give you a few suggestions for gift ideas you may not have thought of for yourself and others that will help to make this holiday season healthier and may assist with weight loss goals. Give the gift of wellness this season. Amazon.com Widgets Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which […]
What is PCOS and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been directly linked to the weight gain in some women. If you are following all of the right practices to lose weight and haven’t made progress, or are gaining weight even though you are exercising and have reduced your caloric intake, you may want to ask your doctor about being […]
4 Prescription Weight Loss Pills You Should Know About
There is some good news about the change in how obesity is viewed as a disease by the medical community. It may now be easier for you to have access to medical weight loss and weight management treatments covered by insurance, if you and your doctor feel it is the best choice for you. There […]
